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When it's the Miami Dolphins' turn in the first round of the NFL Draft, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. doesn't anticipate any of the top four offensive tackles still being available. In Kiper's latest mock draft (Version 5.0), Auburn offensive tackle Greg Robinson, Michigan offensive tackle Taylor Lewan and Texas A&M offensive tackle Jake Matthews will be gone in the first 10 selections. And he doesn't think that Notre Dame offensive tackle Zack Martin will still be on the board when the Dolphins are picking at No. 19. “Zack Martin, I don’t think will be there," Kiper said during a recent conference call. "I don’t think...

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When it's the Miami Dolphins' turn in the first round of the NFL Draft, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. doesn't anticipate any of the top four offensive tackles still being available.
In Kiper's latest mock draft (Version 5.0), Auburn offensive tackle...

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...

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Dolphins (5-3) at Lions (6-2)
Noon Sunday, CBS-2
Lions by 3 (O/U 44)
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